Japan's Official Development Assistance White Paper 2010

(2) Investing in peace

Peace and stability are the preconditions for achieving the MDGs. To prevent conflicts or their recurrence and to consolidate peace, Japan will extend seamless support, ranging from emergency humanitarian assistance and assistance for domestic security to reconstruction and development assistance (peace-building).

Vocational training in auto mechanics for ex-combatants
(Sudan) (Photo: JICA)

Vocational training in auto mechanics for ex-combatants (Sudan) (Photo: JICA)